Hispanic Heritage Month Events Around Albuquerque

Hispanic Heritage Month is held every year starting September 15^th to October 15^th. This month is a great opportunity to celebrate and learn more about Albuquerque’s rich Hispanic roots and the long-standing contributions of Hispanic settlers to the history and culture of the city and state.

Hispanic Heritage Month began with one week of commemoration first introduced in 1968, and was later extended to a month in 1988. The month-long celebration begins in mid-September because that is when many Latin American countries declared independence from Spain. The celebration ends in mid-October when many Latin American countries honor Día de la Raza, which honors the indigenous people of the Americas on the day that used to be recognized as Columbus Day. There are over thirty events happening across the metro in celebration of this month, below is a listing of events curated by the Hispanic Heritage Committee.

El Grito Mexican Independence

This event will be held on Friday, September 16^th at 5:45pm at the NM State Fairgrounds in Villa Hispana. This day-long event will feature performances including a special performance by Baila-Baila sponsored by the City of Albuquerque’s Office of Equity & Inclusion.

Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime: Don Gato

This interactive story time will be held on Tuesday, September 20^th at 10am at the National Hispanic Culture Center. This event is for children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. This is a free event.

¡Globalquerque!: International Cinema Series: The Earth Is Blue as an Orange

This film series will be held Wednesday, September 21^st at 7pm at the National Hispanic Culture Center. This is a free event, get tickets here.

¡Globalquerque!: Free Global Headphone Dance Party + Concert

This event will be held on Thursday, September 22^nd at 6pm at the National Hispanic Culture Center. This is a free event get tickets here.

Heart of Corrales Fiesta Harvest Festival

This event will be held Saturday, September 24^th to Sunday, September 25^th from 10am – 4pm daily. Casa San Ysidro will host a variety of activities including music and heritage craft demonstrations from traditional artists all across New Mexico. This is a free event.

¡Cine Magnifico! & ¡Globalquerque!: ¡NYICFF Kid Flicks!

This event will be held Saturday, September 24^th at the National Hispanic Culture Center. This is a free community event that celebrates the best Spanish-language short films from around the globe.

Hispano Chamber September Biz Gratis – Meet the Ambassador Day - Networking Event

This event will be held on Wednesday, September 28^th from 4pm to 7:30pm at the Hispano Chamber Courtyard. Register here.

Film: Bless Me, Ultima

This film screening will be held on Friday, September 30^th at the National Hispanic Culture Center. This is a free event, get tickets here.

Loteria (Bingo) – A Night of Games & Community Building!

This event will be held Monday, October 3^rd from 6pm to 8:30pm. This event is held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and is sponsored by Sponsored by the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA Chapter - UNM SOM) and the UNM Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, UNM SOM and HSC Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Register here.

Taking Care of the Next Generation of Latina/o Adolescents

This event will be held Tuesday, October 4^th at 12pm virtually via Zoom. Please register for the link and passcode. This event is sponsored by the UNM Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, School of Medicine.

History of Latina/o/x/e, Hispanic, or of Spanish Origin+ identified Physician Presence, Activism, and Leadership in the Southwest Region

This event will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, October 6^th at 6pm. Please register for the link and passcode. This event is sponsored by the UNM School of Medicine and National Center for LMSA Leadership and Advancement.

Curanderismo: Traditional Medicine Approaches in the Hispanic World for Times of Stress and Anxiety

This event will be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, October 12^th at 12pm. This conversation will discuss the current interest and the future of combining traditional medicine with modern allopathic medicine as has been done in Mexico and other cultures. 

Los Primeros

This event will be held virtually via Zoom on Friday, October 14^th at noon. This is an annual opportunity to recognize the first Latina/o/x/e, Hispanic, or of Spanish Origin-identified individuals to serve in various leadership positions at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Register for this event.

Fronteras del Futuro Catalog Release Party

This event will be held Saturday, October 15^th at the National Hispanic Culture Center. Celebrate the release of the catalog for the unique exhibition Fronteras del Futuro: Art in New Mexico and Beyond. Mix and mingle with artists featured in the exhibition, and get your catalog signed while you enjoy the artworks and refreshments. This is a free community event, register here.

ABQ CiQlovia 2022

This event will be held Sunday, October 16^th from 10am – 2pm. This is a free event. See more information.